Utica Creative Reuse
A nonprofit art supply thrift store, offering free art workshops in Central New York
Buy used, reduce waste, fund art!
Donate unwanted, usable materials and art supplies, and we will help them find a new home through our art supply thrift store and free art workshops.

Utica Creative reuse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations made are tax-deductible.
We accept donations of any unwanted but still usable arts & crafts supplies. Donate art supplies and materials on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Since September 2023, we’ve diverted 13,167 pounds of materials from the landfill, thanks to your donations!
Utica Creative Reuse craft supply store and event space is located at 734 Columbia St, Utica, NY 13502.
Our art supply thrift store is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We have monthly free events and art workshops open to the public.
Learn a new creative skill, learn how to fix your stuff at a Repair Café, join us for a community litter cleanup, and much more. Sign up for a free art class on our events page.
on our events page.
*Last updated: 2/20/2026